| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $16.78 | 4.784% | $17.5828 | $17.58 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.61 | 6.388% | $178.3169 | $178.32 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.84 | 10.777% | $93.9832 | $93.98 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.52 | 3.207% | $103.7437 | $103.74 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.45 | 5.561% | $7.8643 | $7.86 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.38 | 4.316% | $24.3891 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.35 | 9.717% | $272.4822 | $272.48 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.93 | $698.3622 | $698.35 | $698.40 | $698.40 | |